Tufts University Chaplaincy The department also manages the care and use of Goddard Chapel, the Granoff Family Hillel Center, and the Interfaith Center.
The Tufts University Chaplaincy is a dynamic hub supporting religious, spiritual, ethical, and cultural life for all members of the Tufts community. We provide pastoral care, support religious and philosophical communities, educate about spiritual and ethical issues in society and the world, and promote multifaith engagement. Reporting to the President, the University Chaplain leads the University
05/27/2026
The recording of the Baccalaureate Ceremony for the Class of 2026 is live! We miss y'all already - cheers to !
Baccalaureate Ceremony for the Class of 2026 May 16, 2026 at Tufts University
04/15/2026
News from The Tufts Daily!
TCU Senate establishes religious, philosophical community senator seat, passes sweeping funding changes - The Tufts Daily In an over four-hour-long meeting on Sunday, the Tufts Community Union Senate heard from Reverend Elyse Nelson Winger, the university chaplain, about a new institutional fund for religious holiday celebrations. The Senate also approved a resolution establishing a new community senator seat...
03/03/2026
Thank you so much for the piece Tufts Observer !
Building Understanding and Finding Support Through Community: Spirituality at Tufts Art by Ruihan (Carys) Yang Every evening, a melody plays from Goddard Chapel’s carillion. Whether you’re in class on the hill, resting in your dorm, or walking to the Campus Center with friends, a …
01/19/2026
Our MLK Student Voices Winner Zakaria Tourabi, A29 is featured in TuftsNow this week - you can find more information about the event on our website!
The 2026 MLK Student Voices Award Winner First-year student Zakaria Tourabi was named the 2026 Tufts MLK Student Voices Award winner for his collage exploring identity, justice, and belonging.
12/11/2025
The video of the Qawwali Mehfil, featuring Featuring Abu Muhammad and Ustad Fareed Ayaz is now available! We were so lucky to host them in November in Goddard Chapel, please enjoy!
A Qawwali Mehfil, November 6, 2025, Goddard Chapel (Medford, MA) Featuring: Abu Muhammad and Ustad Fareed Ayaz
An interview with our Buddhist Chaplain - out now in the The Tufts Daily !
https://www.tuftsdaily.com/article/2025/11/the-story-of-venerable-vineetha-mahayaye-what-you-find-when-you-leave-everything-behind
08/29/2025
Class of 2029, transfer students, and new graduate students were glowing at last night's Illumination Ceremony! Chaplains and deans spoke to the new class about the tradition of being a "light on the Hill" and how we are all ready for their light to shine here!
07/23/2025
The fall semester is fast approaching! Check out the University Chaplaincy’s events for when you return to the hill: https://chaplaincy.tufts.edu/university-chaplaincy-programs-during-fall-orientation-2025/